This Weird Feeling
By: mj0621
Sorry about the confusing fic... I wasn't able to edit and check on the plot so... I owe this to you guys...
The explanation of the crazy randomness of this fic...
Peyton Driscoll's side of the story:
Peyton is having a hard time warming up in New York... mainly, in the crime lab because she thinks everybody is being weird on her. However, she realises that Stella is the only one who isn't weird around her so she decides to ask her about it. In the end, she tries to convince herself it's a newbie thing but fails. She still has this weird feeling that she doesn't know something and that something is the reason why the gang are acting all 'weird' around her. Obviously, it has something to do with her liking Mac and everybody around the lab knows about her (obvious) feelings for him.
Jane Parson's side:
Jane isn't fond of Peyton period. The reason is, like it said on the fic later on, she too likes Mac and she sees Peyton as a big rival. Almost same as she sees with Stella but with Peyton, she doesn't even bother to act nice. Maybe because she knows she doesn't have to deal with her... she is suppose to be in the morgue right?
Scene with Flack and Danny seeing Peyton in the corridor:
Danny sees her and confirms with Flack if that was Peyton who passed by and asks what is she doing in the lab... Flack explains that she does that to have a chance to see/talk to Mac. Danny, who's clueless, asks why bother. Flack answered "Because she likes Mac." Then he asks Flack if Mac likes her back... the question remained unanswered (in this part anyway.)
Lindsay Monroe's side:
Lindsay, unlike Jane, gives Peyton some attention and tries to be nice. The reason for her unusual behavior is explained when talking with the gang in the locker room. She says that Peyton gives her 'vibes'. Truthfully, she doesn't like Peyton 'chasing' Mac and yes, she gets jealous of how she and Danny interact.
Scene with Peyton and Danny towards the morgue:
Danny is just being friendly with the new ME (walks/talks with her when they're headed in the morgue or in the same case) like he said with the gang, he does it everyday... to make her feel more welcomed. The weird smile? Well, it was only a while ago when he learned about her liking his boss... Who wouldn't smile/act weird when you know something you shouldn't?
Scene with Peyton, Danny, Stella, Sid and Flack:
Stella greets Peyton without any weird actions and Peyton realises she's the only one who did. Sid and Danny where looking at them because they didn't really think Stella and Peyton would treat each other nicely. Peyton thinks she has something on her face and checks her refleaction which made Stella ask Danny (mentally) what's wrong. He said he doesn't know. Peyton later thinks that it might be a gossip/s that made everybody treat her weird and decides to ask someone about it later... Flack enters the morgue and is (like Danny and Sid) surprised to see Stella and Peyton 'friendly'. At the end of the scene, Stella leaves to question a suspect with Flack.
Scene at the end of the shift with Peyton and Stella:
Peyton decides to ask Stella (because she's the only one who isn't acting weird with her) about the 'weird' treatment the gang/employees is giving her. Stella, not also knowing the true reason, just says, maybe it's a newbie thing and the gang is just plain crazy sometimes...:P Peyton felt relieved for a while and thanks Stella as they leave.
Scene in the locker room with Stella, Danny, Lindsay, Flack and Hawkes:
Stella confronts the gang about what they did to Peyton to make her feel like what she said earlier. Hawkes said maybe it's because of Jane and says why Jane gives Peyton the cold shoulder. Flack then adds, maybe Lindsay did the same with her, since she is (mainly) jealous. Danny is still clueless about all of this. Flack tries to hint Danny about Lindsay's jealousy but failed. Lindsay, indirectly, spats at him and leaves the room. Danny was surprised and it took him a while to put the pieces back together, so he runs after her. The reasons weren't enough for Stella so she bugs Flack and Hawkes more. Flack said he(you can say same with Sid and Hawkes) is surprised that she's 'close' with Peyton... not like with Jane... Stella doesn't get his point. Flack and Hawkes scooted away to avoid her question why. The real reason is the guys know Stella likes/cares for Mac and they think she should be jealous (or something like that) with Peyton... the same 'way' she does with Jane.
Scene in Stella's office with Stella and Mac: (I try not to be too SMacked-ish about this... :P)
Mac unintentionally surprises Stella which causes her to bump her head. Stella asks why he is there and he answers he was just wondering about what the techs were saying about Peyton. Stella says Peyton was just having troubles warming up with the gang. And abruptly, Stella jokes Mac about the two women liking him. Mac looks at her with no expression and Stella realizes he already knows about it. Stella asks him if he plans on taking either of the women who like him on a date. He says no and Stella wonders why not. He explained that he rather dates someone who he likes. After who knows how long Mac thought about it, he asks Stella if she wants to have dinner with him. She accepts his offer.
Danny's question earlier is finally answered. Mac doesn't like Peyton... nor Jane. :D
End of the explanation.
So, is it clear now? i tried to explain all of it here but if there's still something bugging you, just ask and I'll just reply to you... :)
I'm not sure what to do with this... maybe it'll stay as a one shot... or if I'm in a good mood... or I finished my other fics, I'll put here the part where Peyton discovers the real reason why the gang's all weird with her... now, that includes Stella... and Mac. :P
What're ya thinking now peeps? Tell me what's on your mind please! That really helps me. -mj(wgf)